The Amgen Scholars Program at the Vagelos Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) at Washington University in St. Louis prepares accepted students to apply to top-tier graduate and professional schools by fostering an understanding of the trajectory of a career in research.

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Accepted students will participate in a 10-week intensive laboratory research experience, where they will work closely with a faculty mentor on a project. Students will also participate in the signature component of the summer program, the Amgen Scholars U.S. Symposium. Held in California, the symposium provides students a valuable opportunity to hear from leading scientists working in industry and academia, and to network with other Amgen Scholars from across the country. The program concludes with a poster competition at Washington University in St. Louis where Scholars present on their summer projects.

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Amgen Scholars receive housing and travel expenses as well as a generous stipend. Applicants from R-2 and below schools and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be:

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• U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
• Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the 
• United States or U.S. territories
• Sophomores with four (4) quarters or three (3) semesters of college experience, juniors, or non-graduating seniors
• Cumulative 3.2 GPA or above
• A strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

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The Amgen Scholars Program selects participants based on academic achievement, leadership and interest in the pursuit of a career in science.

• We especially encourage applications from individuals who come from rural or inner-city areas and individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research — specifically African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, women and those with disabilities.